This was a very pleasant experience. It was our first time having dinner and we were very pleased…read more We had the shrimp as a starter and it was delicious, the flavor was very unique and I could not help but wipe the plate clean with their delicious bread. We ordered the John Dory and it ws delectable. The fish was perfectly prepared and the mashed potatoes with mushrooms, sea beans, a.k.a. sea asparagus and lightly toasted seaweed was scrumptious! We also had a side of broccolini with a hazelnut pesto that was very complimentary and a side of salad that was also very tasty and well prepared. WE finished off with a cake for desert that ws the perfect ending to a nice meal. Our compliments to the chef! It would have been 5 stars if the ambiance was a bit more sophisticated but that would not deter us from strongly recommending this restaurant!

Food was overpriced and underdone. We had the BBQ aubergine which was not well cooked and had no…read moreseasoning. The butternut squash ravioli tasted like it came from a package and was not fully cooked. Nothing like semiraw eggplant and hard pasta to spoil a meal. Our drinks were okay. The chai was milky but not very flavorful. A cocktail with Pimm's and lemonade with fresh fruit was quite tasty. Our meal for 5 people came to about 150 pounds. For this price, I expect food to be excellent.

Excellent meal, quality dinner, wine, and dessert. Friendly attentive service. The sirloin was…read moreprepared medium rare to perfection, and the hake was a thick cut and grilled to a perfect flakiness. 5 stars for this restaurant.

A soothing discovery after our arrival on a cool drizzling evening. Lovely cozy little place near…read morethe Union Hotel. We ordered pan fried mackerel and lemon sole, both of which exceeded our expectation with fresh ingredients and well-balanced sauces. Reasonable prices and friendly staff.

Having been meaning to go to The Singing Rooster for a long time, I went with a friend last…read moreThursday for our evening meal, and it was delicious. The atmosphere is informal and friendly, and though the menu is small it had meat, vegetarian and vegan options. The owner Tomas was a good host and explained everything, and service was very good. Unfortunately they had a no-show by some other customers that evening which is so unfair, but we had a lovely time, and I will go again.

Had the fish and chips. The food was good. The service was also good. The servers acted as a team…read moreto take care of everyone. We didn't have reservations and were seated, no problem, but I would recommend booking during busy months.

The Cutty Sark has a very comfortable/attractive bar and restaurant; the staff were super friendly…read moreand attentive, the food was excellent (pan fried mackerel was huge, fresh and tasty), the cashew nut, chickpea and mushroom curry was really delicious... We would definitely return - good value and large portions enough to share along with top notch service.

Ben's Cornish Kitchen was just fantastic; the service was impeccable, friendly and our waitress was…read moreboth charming and knowledgeable. The fish was super fresh, cooked to perfection and all dietary requests were noted (and our waitress was particularly vigilant about notifying us of dishes with gluten once my wife had mentioned she didn't eat bread). The whole meal was delicious, wonderfully presented and we would definitely return.

This is high end food at - for Cornwall - fairly high end prices, but you get what you pay for…read more Pleasant ambiance in the restaurant, with good local paintings, and well spaced tables. Upstairs is slightly quieter, and the windows have a view of St Michael's Mount. The food is quite elaborate andi inventive, with good, well matched, flavours. We had an excellent 'cheeseboard' starter of Gorgonzola and salted caramel walnut salad (with celery, pickled grapes, beetroot, apple and gin caviar). Main was a trio of local fish (John Dory, hake, and something else I forget) with saffron potato, confit fennel, spinach and a lovely tasty bouillabaisse sauce. Pudding was the signature curry plate - curried rice pudding, mango curd, ginger jelly, cardamom ice cream and a popadum. My companions equally enjoyed their choices, with rave reviews for tender local venison. With wine, coffee, etc the bill was £42 a head excl. service. So, London quality, at less than London prices. The place was buzzing, and long may that continue, as Cornwall is not over endowed with really good restaurants. Service was good. Oh, and did I mention the fennel rolls? And the really well thought through wine list (with Ben's recommendations for each dish available by the glass). Brilliant.

FABULOUS food : the best I have ever eaten outside Portugal!…read moreyes, yes, I know its Brazilian, but both use Portuguese, & really moderate pricing. I had fejoada (£3.60) a rich black bean stew with chorizo & qtr chicken piri piri (£4.50)with good accompanying wines & beers. I was tempted not to review it 'cos it could become a victim of its own popularity, & soon I wont be able to get a table for weeks! As it is, you MUST book not be disappointed

Walking up Bread Street in Penzance, the most gorgeous smell of coffee and grilled food wafted out…read moreof the dark doorway of the then newly opened Samba Cafe. It was too much to resist. The doorway is sandwiched between two furniture shops, and a sign guided me down a set of stairs into a cozy and colourful Brazilian cafe. Light poured in from the sheltered terrace, and the heady scent of delicious piri piri chicken and numerous stews, mingling with the rich scent of coffee made my head (and taste buds) spin with excitement. I had already had lunch, so I settled for a coffee and some freshly baked cheese bread, and sat outside. A place to eat outside is a rarity in Penzance, and this sheltered courtyard is a boon. The coffee was divine, the bread hot, moist and scrumptiously cheesy. I returned a couple of days later for an evening meal (booking recommended). The menu is mainly Brazilian and Portuguese tapas, with the option of a few larger meals, of which the star is charcoal grilled piri piri chicken, in 1/4, 1/2, and whole chicken portions. We shared a Brazilian black bean stew with smoked chorizo and belly pork (Feijoada), charcoal grilled chicken skewers barded with bacon (Medalhao de frango), breaded crab claws with lime (Perna de caranguejo), and salted cod croquettes (Croquetes de bacalhau). All were outstanding, mouth-watering, and beautifully presented. And very cheap (£3-£4 each). The stand out dish was the Feijoada dark, rich, and hearty. We then went on to try the piri piri chicken, as it smelled so good. There is the option of a mild or hot version, and we both went for the spicy one. I had fries with mine, or you can have salad. This was a meal in its own right, and lip-smackingly as good as the aroma that first enticed me in. After trying the tapas and the piri piri chicken, how could we not be tempted to test out their desserts? Homemade chocolate mousse for me, passion fruit mousse for my wife. Creamy, indulgent, and toothsome. Metaphors escape me. The ambiance of the place is great. It wasn't packed out, but there were plenty of fellow diners, and the thrum of Brazilian music and bright scenes of Rio adorn the walls to give the Samba Cafe plenty of atmosphere. At the time of writing, they aren't licensed to sell alcohol, so it was a bring your own arrangement, although I do believe that they will be licensed in a few months time. Fingers crossed they will mix a mean caipirinha! It's definitely worth tracking down this hidden gem, and well worth the five stars that I've given it. If you're on a budget, or even if you're not, I urge you to go there at once!

Food and drink were really good. Everyone in our party of four were very happy with what they…read moreordered. Certainly be five stars but for the wait.

The best pub garden with view. Ever. Old man pub, landlord…read moreis a gent, and they have Rattler Cyder on tap. Plus, they have many food options, including gluten free, vegetarian, vegan. I was most impressed, though I did not have a chance to eat there myself. Absolutely love this place.

The best place to eat in the area. I have lived in Penzance for over 40 years and for me Harris's…read moreis the best restaurant. The same couple have owned this establishment and the cooking is exceptional

Can be very good but at those prices you'd expect it to be. Slightly odd place - very old school…read moreEnglish fine dining. Wine selection is very good.

The fish and chips were delicious. Nice large piece of cod and abundance of chips. We were so…read moredelighted with the food and the service.

If you want a bag of chips, and I mean a real bag of whole hearty chips that'll fill you right up,…read morethen get in the queue here. This is the local's favourite for a reason. Stuff getting an Indian, go for this chippy.

We loved eating here while vacationing in Penzance! It was just a short walk from our hotel down…read morethe road, The Queen's Hotel. The food is very high quality and portions are decent. The owner is a dear British man who married a Thai woman and they spend a few months a year traveling back to Thailand. Great conversation and service from him. He takes a lot of pride in his restaurant and it shows. Just a tip- They are closed on Sunday's!

The owner and his wife (who does some of the cooking and is from Thailand) were very friendly and…read morewelcoming, we absolutely loved the food here. For starters we shared the thai corn fritters called Thord Man Khao Pood - yes it's pronounced cow poo'd but they taste fantastic!!! we also had the vegetable tempura. For mains, I had chicken massaman and hubby had vegetable gaeng phet with rice to share. The food was fabulous, service impeccable but the chairs weren't very comfortable, but I'm not moaning, it's such a small inconvenience. We will return before too long and can highly recommend Thai Moon if you enjoy genuine thai cuisine.